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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.99, 288.42 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.99, 288.42 and 115.75 is: 159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.99 : 288.42 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.99/288.42 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.99x = 288.42 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.99x = 33,384.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,384.62/208.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.74

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